Beets, Basil and Feta Salad

Recipe Courtesy of Get Cooking Simply. Make this recipe to suit your taste by adding your desired amount of each ingredient.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20-30 minutes

Servings 1-4

Ingredients

beets
desired amount

basil
desired amount

feta
desired amount

olive oil
desired amount

lemon juice
desired amount

Directions

Peel beets if desired. Halve or quarter and place in a steamer basket.

Add water up to the bottom of the basket. Cover and simmer until beets are tender-crisp, 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the beets. Test with a toothpick or tip of a knife until it inserts with slight resistance.

Remove the beets to a plate to cool.

Slice a generous amount of fresh basil leaves into ‘chiffonade’ which is the French culinary term that literally means rags, but refers to strips or shreds of vegetables.

Here’s how: Stack several basil leaves, tightly roll, then slice crosswise with a sharp knife. If smaller pieces are desired, roughly cut the strips again a few times.

Place the beets in a large bowl. Add basil.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice to taste. If you like extra lemon, grate some of the zest before juicing.